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Tri-Service Exercise 2025 sees over 40 aircraft, 30,000 personnel in action
The exercise aimed to strengthen coordination, improve joint operations, and test standard operating procedures
 "Tri-Service Exercise 2025 sees over 40 aircraft, 30,000 personnel in action")
India, Angola sign MoUs to boost cooperation in trade, marine sectors
After the end of discussions, the Angolan President hosted a banquet lunch in honour of his Indian counterpart
 "India, Angola sign MoUs to boost cooperation in trade, marine sectors")
HAL's R&D capabilities set for a boost with new manual, global benchmarks
HAL's new R&D manual to be unveiled Monday; Rs 17,000 crore in internal funds already earmarked for R&D investment over the next few years
 "HAL's R&D capabilities set for a boost with new manual, global benchmarks")
India a preferred partner in Indian Ocean region, says CDS Gen Chauhan
CDS emphasised that a nation's location and its geographic characteristics determine its ability to project power and provide strategic options, regardless of its size
 "India a preferred partner in Indian Ocean region, says CDS Gen Chauhan")
Pakistan amends Constitution to give Asim Munir new powers: Details
The 27th Amendment Bill creates the post of Chief of Defence Forces, merges it with the army chief's office, and abolishes the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
 "Pakistan amends Constitution to give Asim Munir new powers: Details")
Elements in Pakistan military 'sabotaging' peace talks: Afghanistan
These elements are trying to blame the Taliban government for Pakistan's internal problems, insecurity, and attacks carried out by the TTP, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said
 "Elements in Pakistan military 'sabotaging' peace talks: Afghanistan")
UK spies handed over intel to Canada in Nijjar killing case: Report
Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh designated a terrorist by India in 2020 for Khalistani extremism, was allegedly among the names on the intelligence passed on to the Canadian authorities
 "UK spies handed over intel to Canada in Nijjar killing case: Report")
2 terrorists neutralised in Kupwara by Indian forces under 'Op Pimple'
Security forces launched a joint operation in the Keran sector of Kupwara district after receiving specific intelligence inputs regarding an infiltration attempt from across the Line of Control
 "2 terrorists neutralised in Kupwara by Indian forces under 'Op Pimple'")
MEA urges Russia to release 44 Indians in army, calls to end practice
The statement comes on a day when External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko in New Delhi
 "MEA urges Russia to release 44 Indians in army, calls to end practice")
US President Donald Trump hints at possible India visit next year
Will let you know when there is something to share on this, says MEA
 "US President Donald Trump hints at possible India visit next year")
HAL signs agreement for 113 GE engines for second Tejas Mk1A batch
Engine deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2032
 "HAL signs agreement for 113 GE engines for second Tejas Mk1A batch")
FTA to boost bulk Scotch imports, benefit India's IMFL makers: SWA chief
The FTA between India and the UK, which is awaiting ratification, will also see a variety of quality Scotch whisky coming into the country, said Scotch Whisky Association Chief Executive Mark Kent
 "FTA to boost bulk Scotch imports, benefit India's IMFL makers: SWA chief")
US Prez Trump likely to visit India next year, calls PM Modi a 'great man'
Trump's remarks come at a time when New Delhi and Washington have been trying to secure a trade deal after bilateral ties soured over Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on India
 "US Prez Trump likely to visit India next year, calls PM Modi a 'great man'")
President Murmu visit to Angola to strengthen energy cooperation: MEA
President Droupadi Murmu's six-day tour of Angola and Botswana will focus on energy ties, agriculture collaboration, and deepening India's strategic engagement across Africa
 "President Murmu visit to Angola to strengthen energy cooperation: MEA")
Search operation underway to track down terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar
The operation follows an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in the heavily forested Chatru belt on Wednesday
 "Search operation underway to track down terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar")
Defence secy explores production avenues in Israel's defence companies
As per the Ministry of Defence, the delegation led by Singh aimed at strengthening Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative
 "Defence secy explores production avenues in Israel's defence companies")
India, US working to resolve sensitivities in trade pact talks, says Goyal
Five rounds of talks have been completed so far for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement between the US and India
 "India, US working to resolve sensitivities in trade pact talks, says Goyal")
India, Japan have larger responsibility towards Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar
The partnership, Jaishankar emphasised, serves to enhance strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific region and contribute to global economic growth
 "India, Japan have larger responsibility towards Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar")
Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar
The coordinated search operation was initiated during the early morning hours, following which the security forces came under fire, leading to an exchange of gunfire
 "Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar")
Trump feels very positive about future of India-US ties: White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that in Sergio Gor, the US has a great Ambassador to India who will represent Washington very well
 "Trump feels very positive about future of India-US ties: White House")
